benefits

Clears away excess oil without stripping skin.

Helps prevent future breakouts.

Soothing botanicals help calm irritation.

how to use

Perform the Dermalogica Double Cleanse that begins with PreCleanse. Work a pea-sized amount into a lather in wet hands. Apply to dampened face and throat, massaging in circular motions while concentrating on areas of congestion and oiliness. Avoid eye area. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Follow with Skin Purifying Wipes and prescribed MediBac Clearing regimen.

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part of medibac clearing product system

mediBac clearing®

Clearer skin starts now: bring the four contributing factors of acne under control.

The MediBac Clearing® system works to treat, clear and prevent adult acne while addressing the needs of adult skin. Most products and treatments for acne are designed for teenage skin, making them too harsh and irritating for adult acne sufferers. MediBac Clearing® controls acne without compromising skin’s integrity, which means skin is clearer and healthier.

how it works

Dermalogica’s MediBac Clearing® system is formulated specifically to treat adult acne. Each product, with its unique acne-fighting and clearing ingredients, is designed to be layered upon the skin to provide around-the-clock, maximum control of the main factors that contribute to acne.

I use a small amount of this combined with a small amount of the skin scrub and it is an Amazon combination. This is very smooth. On its own it may not feel like it's doing anything but with the skin scrub you get the sensation that it's really cleaning your skin.

I have had issues with acne for a year now and have tried everything there is. This is the only face wash that has successfully cleared my face. It doesn't strip your skin either. I love the scent. Very light. Worth the price!

I heard rave reviews about this product so I decided to give it a try. It did seem to 'clean' my skin well without any irritation or redness. Unfortunately, it did not decrease blemishes and breakouts any more than other products I have used. Slightly disappointed to have spent a bit more money on this product and get the same results as other less expensive cleanser.

Fake Tan: I was just wondering if this product would effect my tan - ie. should I stop using it while I have a fake tan or if it won't effect it at all? Not if I could use it to remove fake tan - I am hoping that it won't!

Thank you for your interest in Dermalogica. Clearing Skin Wash is for acne and therefore is suitable for acneic skin. We do not use terms like non-comedogenic, because different types of skin respond to different types of ingredients.

Kind Regards,Bernadette

Answered on 6/30/2016 by DermalogicaSkinTherapist from Los Angeles

Q:

Does this product also remove blackheads?: What other products help with blackheads?

Thank you for your question. This product is for a full face of acne. For blackheads, try Daily Micrfoliant, Clearing Mattifier, and monthly professional treatments. You can find a spa near you by going to our Store Locator and entering your zip code. Here's a link: http://bit.ly/1sickvD

Kind Regards,The Dermalogica Team

Answered on 5/24/2016 by DermalogicaSkinTherapist from Los Angeles

A:

yes, this does open pores with gentle Salicylic Acid which exfoliates skin to allow the treatment to get deep down. I do not have one blackhead at all !

Answered on 6/29/2016 by KALmdgirl from Annapolis, MD, USA

Q:

Breakouts?: I have had moderate acne my whole life, and I have been using the skin clearing wash twice a day morning and evening followed by the active moist in the morning and overnight clearing gel in the evening before bed. At first it caused my ehole face to break out in under the skin type acne bumps, some painful and quite large. My sister in law works for a rejuvenation clinic that carries and uses the dermologica line, she recommended these products told me that it will cause breakouts that cleanse or 'purge' the skin of its impurities for 6-8 weeks before your skin will really clear up. I have been using the products religiously for approx 6 weeks now and am still getting daily breakouts of small bumps under the skin all over my face, mostly concentrated around my chin and cheeks and jawline. Should I continue to use this regime and hope it clears up? Or am I over drying my skin or using the wrong product? Please help.

i made the switch to these products as a whole when i started school for skincare & my instructor told me that some people continue to purge for even up to three months so i would continue usage. you also have to evaluate other things that can worsen your breakouts like your diet, level of activity, and your entire skincare routine. are you moisturizing, exfoliating 2-3 times a week, using masks, washing 2x a day?

Answered on 10/16/2016 by sarah from barnes and noble

A:

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. You might benefit from the following regimen:

Please remember that acne is often genetic. Nothing topical can change our genetics. We can, however, manage acne. Please be patient and persistent with the products. Remember to follow good habits such as cleaning your phone and washing pillow cases often. Additionally, avoid touching your face and picking at breakouts. Finally, try to de-stress, as stress is a huge contributing factor to acne. If you are female and it is around the chin, it may also be hormonal.